Antonia Lofaso

Antonia's Lofaso invites you discover her worldview through her cuisine. Her interest in food after moving from the suburban Long Island to the diverse cultural landscape in Los Angeles. Cavatellis and carnitas mingling on the same menu is her belief. But what remains is her distinctive idea of the future and longingly recalling the past. Scopa Italian Roots opened its doors in the year 2013 and quickly became popular. The restaurant's version of traditional Italian cuisine is one of the top restaurants in Los Angeles. Lofaso's food is consistently genuine, warm and satisfying. Lofaso took her cues from the greats of culinary with sophisticated cooking techniques. However, she didn't hesitate to take extreme chances to honor her own instincts. She quickly rose through the ranks of Wolfgang Puck's Spago after which she went further to collaborate with celebrities in various Los Angeles kitchens. Lofaso established Black Market Liquor Bar with Sal Aurora and Mario Guddemi in Studio City, California. Lofaso was able to settle in the Black Market. Lofaso could achieve the creativity she craved through her collaboration. Black Market is not constrained to a specific direction and that's the goal. A meal could start with potatoes chips, peppers and dill, followed by Korean meatballs and wings. Antonia is the linchpin of this dazzling array. Lofaso assessed her success in the field by her capacity to be able to comprehend and appear authentic to her audiences. She has been a part of many television shows, like Top Chef Chicago, Top Chef: All Stars as well as Cutthroat Kitchen Man vs. Child on The Food Network and ABC's Real O'neals. Her talents are still being showcased as a judge on CNBC's Restaurant Startup. Lofaso published The Busy Mom's Cookbook 100 Simple and Delicious Recipes, in 2012, together with Penguin. The book also tells the story of her challenges while she studied in The French Culinary Institute. She was raising her daughter Xea and her son Xea. Lofaso insists that the source of inspiration behind all of Lofaso's accomplishments is her kitchen. In this way, she keeps a steady finger in the pulse. Chefletics transforms the way chefs dress by blending style with function. Lofaso wants to be true to the goals of her clients. She has created Antonia Lofaso Catering to help in achieving that.